Republic Bank Announces Executive Promotions to Propel Innovation

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New Chief Digital Officer and Chief Transformation Officer to lead AI strategy, modernization, and enterprise‑wide transformation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) has announced two key executive promotions that further position the Bank for long‑term growth and innovation. Alex Cravens has been named Chief Digital Officer, and Jenna Cowley has been named Chief Transformation Officer. Together, these appointments underscore Republic Bank’s commitment to strengthening its digital capabilities, enhancing the client experience, and building the Bank of the future.

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“As we look ahead, our focus remains on delivering exceptional, digitally powered experiences for our clients,” said Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank. “Alex and Jenna are proven leaders who understand both the complexity of our industry and the opportunities ahead. I’m excited to see the impact they will continue to make.”

With more than a decade of banking and technology leadership experience, Alex Cravens will lead the Bank’s AI and Digital Strategy in his new role. He will direct technology modernization, elevate digital experiences, and advance innovation across the organization. Cravens will work closely with internal teams and strategic technology partners to expand scalable, secure, and customer‑focused digital capabilities.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this role and continue building on the strong digital foundation at Republic Bank,” said Cravens. “Having spent my career focused on technology and digital transformation in financial services, I’m looking forward to continuing to modernize our technology platforms, strengthen collaboration across the organization, and deliver digital experiences that create real value for our clients.”

As Chief Transformation Officer, Jenna Cowley will lead enterprise transformation initiatives that align people, processes, and technology to support strategic goals, operational improvement, and customer experience. She partners across business units to drive modernization and cross‑functional collaboration that enables future‑forward growth.

Cowley, who has been with Republic Bank since 2004, brings significant experience in complex, organization‑wide transformation and strategy execution. Outside the Bank, she serves as Vice President of Technology for the Kentuckiana Institute of Project Management (KIPMI), overseeing chapter technology and managing its website to support member engagement and operations.

“I’m excited to step into the Chief Transformation Officer role and continue working alongside our teams to drive meaningful change across the organization,” said Cowley. “I look forward to building on our strong foundation and helping advance initiatives that support Republic Bank’s long‑term strategy and customer experience.”

These promotions reflect Republic Bank’s commitment to innovation and delivering best‑in‑class experiences for clients and communities. Cravens’ leadership in digital modernization combined with Cowley’s leadership in enterprise transformation positions the Bank to accelerate progress in AI adoption, operational efficiency, and technology‑enabled growth.

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About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of December 31, 2025, had approximately $7.04 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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